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Sunday afternoon Holly and I were in a taxi that broke down on the motorway just short of Shatin. Tuesday evening a lost 40M bus crashed into the Peak Tram bridge over Kennedy, closing down tram for a day. We expect the vehicles we take to get us to our destination safely. We take transportation for granted. This week I learned we do so at our peril. Gratefully, |
Opportunities at Union |
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New Members Lunch If you have not officially become a member at UC then this lunch is for you. Please join us and discover what membership means at UC. RSVP (so we have enough food) Families are welcome. Contact Pastor Michele or sign up at table on the Green. Stress Reduction Workshop Stevie Westmoreland, a US Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, will run a workshop on stress reduction (i.e. the neurobiology of stress and simple methods to reduce it) from 12:30PM to 1:30PM this Sun, 2 Nov at Union Church in the Upper Annex (overlooking the courtyard, opposite the sanctuary). Stevie has led a private counseling practice in Maine for 30 years helping individuals, couples, and families to identify, understand, and transform their suffering. Refreshments will be provided at 12:15PM. RSVPs via Pastor Matthew are appreciated, but walk-ins are also welcome Music Makers For those families who are big fans of Music Makers, we have good news! Music Makers will be held every Wednesday, 4:00-5:00PM, 5 Nov -10 Dec. Our Music Director, Chris Yorks, will be teaching all interested children how to sing. This is a great opportunity for your child to get extra music instruction and practice all the songs for Christmas Musical.
The James Legge Christmas Musical - Save the date: 14 December This year our children will be performing a very special Christmas Musical: The James Legge Christmas Musical. Who, you may ask, was James Legge? He was a famous Christian missionary and scholar in the mid-1800s. He also became the first professor of Chinese at Oxford University. More importantly, Reverend James Legge was Union Church's first pastor and the founder of our church in 1844. In this year's Christmas Musical, we have the privilege of having Reverend Legge as our narrator to tell us the joyous message of the birth of Jesus and share with us some wonderful stories in the history of Union Church. We look forward to making this year's Christmas musical a truly historic and memorable performance for all families and friends of Union Church. |
Oasis - Speaks “My Passion” Series - Talk 2: Brenna Dykman |
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Wed, 05 Nov, 8:00-9:00PM (Refreshements at 7:30PM) Is there a just war? Should Christians ever fight in war? Youth Director Brenna Dykman, a Princeton Seminarian, will consider the ethical question of the responsibility of Christians during times of war. |
Youth |
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Christmas Banquet Mark your calendars for Fri, 5 Dec. We need your help collecting both Silent & Live Auction Items. We are looking for Gift Certificates, Services, Gifts Baskets, Vacation Homes, etc. If you have connections with local businesses or employer’s who may be able to donate new or gently used Items to our Auction please email . |
Kingdom Kids |
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Sunday School We invite all children from ages 3 to 10 years old to join us as we begin rehearsals for the James Legge Christmas Musical this Sunday. Children please come straight to the first floor of the Annex Building (Lower Annex) at the beginning of the 9:30AM and 11:00AM Service. |
Outreach & Missions |
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Mother's Choice Walkathon 2014 – “Families Walking For Families” Sun, 2 Nov Come walk with us or donate to this event to raise awareness about adoption in Hong Kong. For details, please visit here.
Refugee Run - Sat, 29 Nov There are now over 50 million forcibly displaced people in the world today because of conflict and persecution. Experience the extreme transition of losing family and community through a simulated refugee experience. Refugee Run (for 16 years of age & older) 10AM -1PM - only 8 spots left.
Christmas Shopping with a Purpose - Sat, 13 Dec
Slowly losing your sight because of River blindness, or other factors related to poverty is a reality for millions. Join a simulated experience and afterwards go shopping! We will take part in a Blind Xperince and then visit Crossroads Fairtrade gift shop. - jewelry, bags, and many Christmas ornaments from around the world. - wonderful for your tree and as gifts for others.
Blind Xperience (Family friendly but parental guidance suggested) 10AM - 1PM - places for 15-20 people. Sign up for both experiences by emailing Lee-Ann. And finally, are your bathroom cupboards filled with Airline Travel Kits? Please bring any unused kits with their contents to the church. We will be collecting items for the ministry of Sons and Daughters to prepare as Christmas gifts for Wanchai's night workers. For more information, speak to Lee-Ann |
Small Group |
| Men's Fellowship Lunch - “A glimpse into North Korea" an analysis by the Rev Eric Foley, co-founder and CEO of Seoul USA, an organisation galvanising the church for North Korea. CSW has kindly arranged for Eric to speak at the next Men’s Fellowship monthly Lunch on Fri, 14 Nov at the Hong Kong Club. Ladies are also welcome to join this special lunch. Cost: HK$300 payable at the venue. For more details and to book: please click here. |
Last Week's Sermon |
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Union Church, 22A Kennedy Road, Mid-Levels, Hong Kong |